Prominent among these is the one and only new Generations listing - Dirge! Odds are like Thrust, this will be a US release of the Henkei version. Watch this space for more information, as this will all likely be confirmed at Botcon in just two weeks time! Also new to the Walmart computers (but we've known about him for some time) is Generations Blurr, suggesting that these two will be sharing a wave.

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:The new Hunt for the Decepticons game is live, and it brings with it our first new toy revelation for the fall! Found listed in Wal-Mart's computers some time ago was the name "Axor". Many including 2005 Boards member Gryph speculated that based on a piece of concept art in a San Diego Comic Con 2009 leaflet from Hasbro and some artwork on Lockdown's instruction booklet that Axor would be a remolded Lockdown, with a head based on Generation 1 Axer.

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:Amazon.com have updated their preorder page for the Transformers: Prime graphic novel with a picture of the cover artwork. The cover art shows Bumblebee imposed over the front of the classic Generation 1 Transformers grid background. The image of Bumblebee is the same one that we have been seeing, however thanks to Amazon's ability to zoom in on images on their site we are now able to see a lot of details previously not visible in the earlier images. Check it out by clicking on the link above or the thumbnail at the left of this story, and then discuss it on our 2005 Boards by hitting the discuss button below.

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:The Botcon 2010 panels schedule is now up! Check out the panels and Q&A sessions that will be on offer over at Botcon.com. Of particular interest are two panels by the one and only Mr Bob Budiansky! Friday also features a panel by Botcon's guests from Takara Tomy which promises to be a very interesting session, with Saturday featuring panels on Hasbro Studios (could this be our first look at Transformers: Prime?), Activision, Peter Cullen, Paul Eiding & Scott McNeil and the Hasbro Marketing review. Sunday wraps it all up with the Hasbro Designers panel and a Transformers costuming session along with repeat panels for Bob Budiansky and Paul Eiding & Scott McNeil in case you missed out the first time.

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:Several Transformers Collector's Club members are reporting that they have received confirmation that their collector's club membership exclusive, Dion, has been shipped out. Dion is a member of the Fun Publications version of the Elite Guard and is currently appearing in the pages of the Transformers Collector's Club magazine. He's a redeco of Universe Hot Shot, and includes the launchers from the toy's Japanese release along with a redeco of Jolt as a homage to the Go-Bot Cop-Tur.

By Tim Formas from TFW2005:TFW2005 has received a response from the 2010 Round 2 of the Hasbro Transformers Q&A. Hasbro responded to questions submitted in regards to the future of the Human Alliance size-class and the design improvements of characters' toys from the first move to the next.

Check out the full answer to our Q&A question as well as what our unanswered question was by clicking on the Discuss button!

By Deefuzz from TFW2005:/film has posted up quite a bit of information pertaining to Transformers 3, and some of it may be in the spoiler realm so keep that in mind when reading or discussing this any further. First for the non-spoiler stuff:

-Transformers 3 will be released in 3D. No word though if it will be shot in 3D or converted in post.

By NIBMRatchet from TFW2005:To celebrate the Worldwide Xbox360 Demo release of the Transformers: War For Cybertron, Activision’s official YouTube page was updated with a trailer. The video features gameplay footage from the demo. So, now even the Non-Xbox360 Users can take a look at the game too. You can watch it below...

The sneak peak of the cover reveals that it will be drawn by Nick Roche. This will be issue #5 for Timelines, which some fans will get their hands on in just 2 weeks! Stay tuned to TFW2005 for all of the latest BotCon updates!

By Tim Formas from TFW2005:iGear has posted the first image of what appears to be another BotCon 2010 exclusive item. This figure, whose identity is currently unknown, is a repaint of the deluxe-class dinosaur mode Megatron figure released in the last part of the Cybertron line.

Since the convention box set has already been revealed, this figure will likely be paired with another figure for purchase only at the convention. BotCon 2010 runs from June 24th to June 27th.

This last weekend, an internet rumor spread that James had passed away. In confirmation that he was indeed still alive and that his death was some cruel hoax, a representative for the actor stated that he is doing well and will assume the role of Silverbolt in Transformers 3! Confirmation!